What is 72/98 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{72}{98}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{98} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{72}{98} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 3 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{98} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{648}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $294$. The GCD of $648$ and $294$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 6}{294 \div 6} = \frac{108}{49}$

Answer $\frac{72}{98}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{108}{49}$

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